Seven killed in bandit attack on local government in Katsina

Seven people were reportedly killed when vigilantes and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) repelled a bandit attack on Ketare town in Malumfashi Local Government Area, Katsina State. The incident was reported in a post shared on X on Monday by security analyst Bakatsine.

Bakatsine said the attack occurred Sunday night, when armed bandits tried to enter the town but faced stiff resistance from local vigilantes and CJTF personnel.

He added that the attackers were eventually forced to retreat after a prolonged gunfight.

Bakatsine wrote, “Last night, bandits attempted to attack Ketare town in Malumfashi LGA of Katsina State, but were repelled after a prolonged gun battle with vigilantes and CJTF personnel.”

He said the confrontation claimed at least seven defenders’ lives, including two CJTF members.

Bakatsine stated, “The town may have survived the attack, but the pain remains. At least seven defenders, including two CJTF personnel, were reportedly killed.”

He noted that many families were left grieving, saying each life lost represented a family whose future had been irrevocably altered.

Bakatsine added, “Behind every casualty is a family that won’t be the same again, children who have lost fathers and a community forced to grieve while living under the constant shadow of violence.”

He added, “No community should have to endure this cycle of fear and loss.”